19th-century building housing Dutch Golden Age painting masterpieces & vast European art collection.

Tip: Download the free app for audio tours, floor navigation, and store discounts.

Museum housing the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings, alongside drawings & letters.

Tip: Rent the audio guide to follow the detailed chronological narrative.

Museum house where Anne Frank & her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annex, during WWII.

Tip: Tickets go on sale six weeks in advance at 10 am Amsterdam time.

Expansive, 19th-century urban park with a playground, ponds & an open-air theater.

Tip: Wear comfortable shoes for walking the flat park paths.

Elevator with a light show to a 20-story rooftop with a restaurant/bar & an over-the-edge swing.

Tip: Take the free ferry from Central Station to easily reach Amsterdam North.

Grand residence for royal receptions since 1808, open to the public & exhibitions when not in use.

Tip: Make use of the free audio guide included with admission.

Monumental street art and graffiti murals displayed within a vast former industrial warehouse.

Tip: Take the free F4 ferry from Amsterdam Centraal station to reach the museum.

Interactive science exhibits, experiments & shows in a huge, waterfront, boat-like museum.

Tip: The rooftop terrace and lobby gift shop are free to enter without tickets.

Audio tours of enigmatic, 17th-century house with an ornate catholic church hidden on the top floor.

Tip: Free audio guides and lockers are available on site.

Restored, 17th-century house where Rembrandt lived & worked for 20 years, hung with his etchings.

Tip: Cardholders of Museumkaart or I Amsterdam do not need to book in advance.

Interactive museum in former storehouse with virtual voyages & a replica 18th-century merchant ship.

Tip: Free admission is included with the Dutch Museumkaart.

Compact botanical gardens, originally planted in 1682, with formal outdoor & greenhouse sections.

Tip: Enjoy lunch, quiche, or lemon cake at the on-site cafe.

Live music performances & other cultural events in an industrial setting with an eatery.

Tip: Take the free F4 ferry from behind Central Station; the crossing takes five minutes.

Contemporary museum with appearance of large bathtub, showing international, modern art & design.

Tip: Store your belongings in lockers before proceeding through ticket control.

A popular historic site, this narrow bridge for pedestrians & cyclists is illuminated at night.

Tip: View the bridge both on foot or bicycle and from a canal cruise.

Recreational area including an organic farm/petting zoo, tree-top adventure course & boat trips.

Tip: Explore by bicycle, as traversing the vast area on foot takes all day.

Quaint, picturesque canal-district area featuring vintage & designer boutiques, plus cozy cafes.

Tip: If driving, research P+R rules and transit discounts to reduce parking costs.

Popular green space with farm animals, a miniature train, a maze, picnic areas & a public piano.

Tip: Easily accessible on foot from Amsterdam RAI train station.

A sprawling outdoor street market featuring freshly prepared stroopwafels, traditional Dutch herring, and diverse goods.

Tip: Step directly onto the market from De Pijp metro station.

Former women's religious community, with houses & a serene courtyard dating to the 14th century.

Tip: Only phone photography is allowed; dedicated cameras are not permitted.

14th-century church, now Calvinist, hosting religious & cultural activities including concerts.

Tip: Take advantage of the free, informative audio tour inside.

Huge collection of Dutch & foreign movies & film posters in contemporary, waterside culture center.

Tip: Take the free ferry (F3) across from Amsterdam Central Station.

A crown-topped spire rises from this Renaissance-era Protestant church where Rembrandt is buried.

Tip: Open to visitors Monday to Friday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

H'ART Museum (Hermitage Amsterdam) is one of the highest-rated spots in Amsterdam with 8,249 verified visitor reviews.

Tip: Easy to reach via public transport and situated near Artis.

Fine canal-house museum with a varied collection of paintings, furniture, silver and porcelain.

Tip: Stop for coffee or a tosti at the café in the stables.

Eclectic photography exhibition program in museum in 18th-century, canalside house with airy atrium.

Tip: Lockers and toilets are located in the basement.

Central public square & popular gathering place since the 17th century, flanked by the Royal Palace.

Tip: Dam Square Permanent Collection & Guided Highlights

Stunning waterways offering a pleasant atmosphere, described by reviewers as the best feature of the city.

Tip: Check current hours and reservation availability before visiting.

Cycling, canal boat rentals & music festivals in a vast green space with beer gardens & artworks.

Tip: Westerpark Permanent Collection & Guided Highlights

Curated sight in Jordaan.

Tip: Check current hours and reservation availability before visiting.